RCAT® Activated Metal Catalysts
Fixed-bed Alloys
Unactivated nickel, copper and cobalt–aluminium alloys for on-site activation, engineered for continuous processing, high activity at low temperatures, and long mechanical life.
- Application
- Hydrogenation
Specifications
Technical Data
Typical values for key technical parameters.
| Catalyst | Type | Active composition | Promoter | Particle size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RCAT®-3990 | Fixed-bed nickel | 40–50% Ni | — | 1.7–3.4 mm; 3.4–6.7 mm |
| RCAT®-2090 | Fixed-bed copper | 40–50% Cu | Ni, Cr | 1.7–3.4 mm; 3.4–6.7 mm |
| RCAT®-4910 | Fixed-bed cobalt | 40–50% Co | — | 1.7–3.4 mm; 3.4–6.7 mm |
Applications
RCAT® Applications
RCAT® products can be used across a range of hydrogenation and dehydrogenation applications.
| Catalyst | Applications | Industrial processes |
|---|---|---|
| RCAT®-3990 | Double and triple bond hydrogenation, aldehyde hydrogenation | 1,4-BDO, EG, fatty alcohol hydro-polishing |
| RCAT®-2090 | Alcohol dehydrogenation, aldehyde hydrogenation | Hydrogenation of aldehydes to alcohols, alcohol amine dehydrogenation |
| RCAT®-4910 | Nitrile hydrogenation, reductive aminations | IPDA, HMDA, MXDA, etc. |
Application
Continuous flow reactors, where fixed-bed operation is the efficient, cost-effective route. The alloys are supplied unactivated for activation on site. Nickel alloys are versatile and highly active, performing well at relatively low temperatures with a strong cost-performance balance, and suit aldehyde hydrogenation, fatty alcohol production, double and triple bond hydrogenation, and general-purpose duties. Cobalt alloys stay reliable under higher-pressure, demanding conditions, including carbonyl and syngas-related processes where robustness matters. Copper alloys are more selective than nickel and reduce the risk of over-hydrogenation, which suits aldehyde and ester hydrogenation and the selective conversion of alcohols and carbonyl derivatives.
Key product capabilities and benefits
- Nickel, copper and cobalt alloys for continuous fixed-bed operation
- Supplied unactivated for activation on site, with long mechanical life
- Two granule sizes to balance activity against pressure drop
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Operating references for RCAT® Activated Metal Catalysts
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